QHYCCD QHY9 - Manual (Page 10)

8) Software Operation Guide
EZcap
See video for further help.
MaximDL
Installation:
Copy all the files from the “maximdl plugin” folder (From your drivers folder/CD) into the folder
of the Maximdl software (Normally found at “C:\Program Files\Diffraction Limited\MaxIm DL
V4\” for Ver. 4 etc)
Next run MaximDL, select the “Camera Control” icon.
The camera control panel will appear, and proceed to select the “QHY-9” from the available
selection list.
In SETUP option for the camera control, we will need to enter some basic settings for anti-amp
light on, Gain and Offset.
We suggest Gain of 20 and an Offset of 120 for beginner. Set “Download speed” to High for
preview, focus and Low for Imaging/Capturing.
Click “Connect” box.
The camera will then connect and be ready for use. The target temperature for the CCD cooling
can be set, for example enter -15 deg C, select “Cool”. The temperature controller will begin cool
the camera to its selected value.
Or you may enter the value for cooling by entering the cooling % required.
In this mode, the cooling is not temperature regulated, but power regulated (%). This will help
where battery life is critical and temperature regulation is not important. It controls the power load
and thus can be very efficient when lowering the power to 20% or 25 %.